How important is it to buy local?
I heard a long spiel last night on a youtube video about it being very important to buy local, because RV dealers always prefer to work on their own customer's rigs first. One MORE criteria!! : ...
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It really depends on whether you have the ability to fix things yourself.
Those that are not comfortable with swapping out a microwave or diagnosing an electrical issue will always recommend buy local. But those same people complain when their brand new RV is sitting at their local dealer for 2 months to get their 'list' of items fixed. If your list contains tightening up cupboard door hinges, then I can't blame the dealer.
I am more of a fix-it-myself kinda guy. We bought our first used trailer knowing the floor was soft. First winter I tore the entire inside out, repaired the leak, replaced the floor and put it all back together. Learned a lot about RV's and wiring from that. :)
Our last two new campers have come from 1000+ miles away and I had zero intention of going back to the dealer for service. I would NEVER buy local based on location and/or promise of service. I will buy local if they can meet an acceptable price.
I have no intention of having the RV sit at a dealer for a month waiting to get something fixed. But it really comes down to the actual dealer. The sales rep's empty promises are exactly that.
Those that are not comfortable with swapping out a microwave or diagnosing an electrical issue will always recommend buy local. But those same people complain when their brand new RV is sitting at their local dealer for 2 months to get their 'list' of items fixed. If your list contains tightening up cupboard door hinges, then I can't blame the dealer.
I am more of a fix-it-myself kinda guy. We bought our first used trailer knowing the floor was soft. First winter I tore the entire inside out, repaired the leak, replaced the floor and put it all back together. Learned a lot about RV's and wiring from that. :)
Our last two new campers have come from 1000+ miles away and I had zero intention of going back to the dealer for service. I would NEVER buy local based on location and/or promise of service. I will buy local if they can meet an acceptable price.
I have no intention of having the RV sit at a dealer for a month waiting to get something fixed. But it really comes down to the actual dealer. The sales rep's empty promises are exactly that.
